Greenwich Academy field hockey team turns back Tabor

Updated 11:40 pm, Saturday, October 15, 2011

Pam Schulman and Liv Tapsall scored two goals apiece for the Greenwich Academy field hockey team in its convincing 6-0 victory over host Tabor Academy on Saturday. Schulman set the tone of the game, beating three defenders down field en route to scoring the afternoon's first goal 30 seconds into the game. Tapsall scored both of her goals in the opening half for the Gators, who entered halftime with a comfortable 3-0 lead.

"The key to the game was that we finished in the circle," GA coach Angela Tammaro said. "We had great passing and we had great connections all over the field. Our kids were stick handling beautifully."

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Evan Rosencranz and Kara Sperry had a goal apiece for the Gators, who received two assists from Emilia Tapsall. Greenwich Academy (11-1) outshot the home team from Mass., 26-1 and yielded only four penalty corners. Parker Procida and Emma Olney led the Gators' strong defensive play. GA will look to remain on the winning track against Greens Farms Academy on Monday.

Girls soccer

Greenwich High used a big first half to cruise past host Danbury 4-0. Hayden Stein, Molli Haimerl and Sarah Mischianti each scored in the opening half for the Cardinals, who led 3-0 at intermission. Amanda Onofrio scored in the second half for Greenwich, which raised its record to 8-1-3. Naomi Leeds registered three assists and Shannon Colligan had an assist for the victors.

"Our ball movement was excellent, it was a very good weekend game for us," GHS coach Danny Simpson said. "Naomi was a danger on the field all day long."

The Cardinals will travel to Trumbull on Tuesday.

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Rachel Oates scored twice for Greenwich Academy, which trailed 2-0 at halftime. Oates tallied twice during the first 10 minutes of the second half to tie the score at 2-2. Megan Root assisted on both of Oates goals. Rye Country Day scored the game-winning goal off a free kick in the final minute.

Riding the momentum from their win against rival Convent of the Sacred Heart on Thursday, Greenwich Academy controlled the action in blanking Miss Porter's School 3-0.

Morgan Hearne recorded 20 service points, including five aces, and added 14 assists for the Gators, who won the match by game scores of 25-15, 25-16, 25-10."Everything was so fluid today, we really showed great chemistry," GA coach Christy Girard said.

"We had a real low unforced error percentage and did well in transition. I can't be more pleased about our performance today."

Kelly McFall had five kills, while Tyla Taylor registered 11 kills and four digs for the Gators, who are 8-3 overall, but undefeated in the FAA. GA will host Hamden Hall on Wednesday.

"We had a relentless attack today," Hastings said. "We hit one post and one crossbar. We just couldn't score the equalizer."

The Bruins (3-4) begin a busy week Monday against host Gunnery.

Girls swimming

Greenwich continued its perfect season on Friday, defeating visiting Trumbull, 104-80.

Lauren Church finished first in both the 50-yard freestyle (:24.78) and 100-yard backstroke (:58.54), while Kim Hill won the 100 freestyle (:54.79) and placed second in the 50 freestyle (:25.20) for the Cardinals.

Katie Evans won the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:13.95 and Megan Mahoney took first in diving (210.10) for Greenwich, which improved to 6-0.

The Cards, who received personal-best times from Jillian Leigh (100 breaststroke) and Emma Langley, also won all three relay events. GHS will host Staples Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Boys Cross Country

The Brunswick cross country team raced a homecoming win over South Kent 15-50, placing Bruin runners in all of the top nine spots. Peter Geithner won the race with a time of 16:54.

"It was nice to run on the Brunswick trails and it was another nice win for Peter," Bruins coach Steve Polikoff said. "Today was a beatiful day to run and it is nice to have a homecoming win."

Girls cross country

The Sacred Heart cross country team fell to Hotchkiss 18-43 and Millbrook 21-36 but Julie Randolph recorded her personal best time, placing second with a time of 20:22.

"I was very impressive," Tigers coach Brad Miller said. "The course is on a golf course and is very hilly so it was a very successful race for her."

Abby Wilson (25:02) also finished in the top 20 for Sacred Heart, which races at Brunswick Wednesday.

Boys water polo

Brunswick split its homecoming games, falling 7-5 to Williston and beating Loomis Chaffee 6-5.Sperry Edwards had three goals in the loss to Williston and Julian Ronda and Emmet McElwreath had one goal apiece. Sander Profaci had six saves.

In the second game the Bruins (5-7) scored first and never relinquished the lead in tight game all the way.Profaci had 11 saves, including five in the critical fourth quarter. Holden Fett scored three goals, Matt Marvin two and Pat Stefanou one as Brunswick held on for the win.

"Good to win on homecoming," Brunswick coach Eric Tillman said. "During the late game we had a bunch of kids there rooting for us and that made a big difference."

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